Balfour Beatty

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer (Civil) to join Balfour Beattys internal Rail Design Consultant, forming part of a multidisciplinary Design & Engineering organisation that encompasses Civil, P-Way & OLE Design. The role offers scope for an enthusiastic engineer to develop both technically and professionally in the rail environment with a Tier 1 contractor.

Our work is broad and varied; from feasibility to detailed structural/geotechnical design for lineside equipment, bridges, and buildings to AFC stage. Strong ties with Balfour Beattys construction operations sets us apart from other consultancies; constructability is at the forefront of our engineering design, and we are proud to collaborate in the development of constructable solutions and see them built.

What you'll be doing

As a Civil Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Undertake and deliver the design of structural and geotechnical permanent and temporary works projects in the rail environment from inception to design completion.
• Manage the delivery of engineering solutions through coordination with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing solutions with due consideration for health and safety, constructability, quality requirements, sustainability and diversity with the end user in mind.
• Engaging in the development of team capability through mentoring and supporting other.
• Prepare technical assurance documentation for engineering deliverables (e.g. Conceptual Design Statement, Network Rail Form C).

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Must have a recognised BEng/MEng degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Candidates should be working towards membership of the I.C.E. or IStructE at Incorporated Engineer level or above.
• Experience in design and / or construction with the emphasis on railway structure design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices.
• Must have a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how it impacts on the industry.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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